DR. CYNTHIA M MERCADO
NPI 1760588891
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Berwyn, IL

NPI Status: Active since September 16, 2006

Contact Information

3245 S GROVE AVE
STE #101/102 MERCADO FOOT AND ANKLE CLINICS
BERWYN, IL
ZIP 60402
Phone: (708) 484-3599
Fax: (708) 749-0727

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Podiatrist
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CYNTHIA MERCADO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Cynthia Mercado, a provider established in Berwyn, Illinois with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in foot & ankle surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1760588891 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213ES0103X with license number 016004482 (IL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI
1760588891
Provider Name
DR. CYNTHIA M MERCADO
Other Name
DR. CYNTHIA M MERCADO-CIESSAU
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3245 S GROVE AVE STE #101/102 MERCADO FOOT AND ANKLE CLINICS BERWYN, IL 60402
Location Phone
(708) 484-3599
Location Fax
(708) 749-0727
Mailing Address
3245 S GROVE AVE STE #101/102 MERCADO FOOT AND ANKLE CLINICS BERWYN, IL 60402
Mailing Phone
(708) 484-3599
Mailing Fax
(708) 749-0727
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-16-2006
Last Update Date
02-11-2009
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Podiatrist Foot & Ankle Surgery

Taxonomy Code
213ES0103X
Type
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
License No.
016004482
License State
IL

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
U17344MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
209721MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)IL 
016004482MEDICAID (05)IL 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Cynthia Mercado is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

This service was performed 34 times for 33 patients

Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails

This procedure involves the careful removal of 1-5 nails from fingers or toes. It's typically done to treat conditions like ingrown nails, fungal infections, or damaged nails. Local anesthesia is used for comfort, and the area heals over time with appropriate care.

This service was performed 16 times for 16 patients

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1760588891, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 69

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 69 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1760588891.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1760588891, enumerated as an "individual" on September 16, 2006.

The provider is located at 3245 S GROVE AVE STE #101/102 MERCADO FOOT AND ANKLE CLINICS BERWYN, IL 60402 and the phone number is (708) 484-3599.

Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213ES0103X and a focus in Foot & Ankle Surgery.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.